Monthly Archives: September, 2015

The biggest and best betting company in Nigeria, Bet9ja, reached out to its customer through its ambassador Victor Ikpeba, on Tuesday. With some discussions about the latest happenings in the BPL and the latest promotion Bet9ja is offering, he also wished them the best of luck in their quest to…

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Nigeria Professional Football League leaders, Enyimba, have launched a new kit. The kit, made by Spanish sport clothing giant Joma, was hailed by fans who had waited several weeks for the launch. Designed in the club’s primary colour of royal blue, it had striking yellow accents on the neck and…

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Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has been banned for life from all football-related activity, the adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee of the sport’s world governing body said on Tuesday (Sep 29). The former Caribbean federation president “was found to have committed many and various acts of misconduct continuously and…

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It probably sounds like a dream but its true. A Bet9ja player (personal details withheld for security reasons) recently carted away a mindboggling sum of N3 Million Naira, all from a single N100 bet. The Player placed 26 games on one ticket, and all games were straight wins except on…

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Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote has expressed delight with Sunday’s scoreless draw in their Week 31 clash against Lobi Stars in Makurdi. Ogunbote, who was in charge for the Oluyole Warlords in the away encounter, lauded his players attitude with the experience, despite playing one man…

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Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia stunned Egyptian double winners Zamalek on Sunday to virtually clinch a place in the Confederation Cup final. Zamalek’s Egyptian rivals Al Ahly also lost their semi-final first leg going down 1-0 to Orlando Pirates of South Africa in Soweto. Ahly have home advantage for the…

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It’s finally happened. A criminal investigation against Sepp Blatter has been opened by Swiss authorities over mismanagement of funds and a “disloyal payment” to UEFA president Michel Platini. According to the Independent, he could go to jail for up to five years for the criminal mismanagement charge. Although there’s a…

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There have been mixed reactions among Nigerians over the call-up of Arsenal U21 Captain into the National team when the likes of Kelechi Ihenacho, Obafemi Martins, Anthony Ujah were not called up. The Chairman of the League Management Committee Shehu Dikko however clarified the issue about Oliseh inviting Iwobi who…

The Mail have a fresh update on Eva Carneiro’s legal case against Jose Mourinho, and it’s bad news for the Chelsea boss. Having now formally left Chelsea, Carneiro has taken legal action against Mourinho, claiming that he used sexist language at her during that infamous touchline spat on the opening day…

When the subject of where Victor Moses would spend a third successive loan spell away from Chelsea came up, into the ring flew the hats of Tottenham, Everton and West Ham. The former two share a somewhat similar identity: perpetually on the cusp of the top 4 but, aside brief flirtations, always winding…

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The 34-year-old attacker is ready to feature prominently for the Potters having made a return to Mark Hughes’ squad on Tuesday night Stoke City’s Peter Odemwingie has expressed his desire to maintain his fitness after recovering from an injury-hit spell with the English Premier League outfit. The Nigerian made a…

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Police and stewards were forced to intervene on Wednesday evening after a section of Gunners supporters began to destroy hoardings on the upper tier A section of Arsenal fans are set to face an investigation from the police and the Football Association after tearing down hoardings at White Hart Lane…

The 19-year-old forward is set to make his debut for the Super Eagles in next month’s international friendlies against the Leopards and Indomitable Lions Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has included Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi in his squad for next month’s international friendlies against DR Congo and Cameroon. The 19-year-old attacker…

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The youngster is a big doubt for the Citizen’s trip to the White Hart Lane for Saturday’s English topflight clash, as revealed by manager Pellegrini Kelechi Iheanacho is doubtful for Manchester City’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the White Hart Lane owing to injury, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini. The…

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Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat feared club supporters would walk out on his side with the Black Cats 4-0 down before halftime in the third round of the League Cup against Manchester City. In March, a large number of supporters walked out when the Sunderland were 4-0 down to Aston Villa…